baby noms: appleberry puree

this isn’t so much a recipe as a general suggestion.we always like to have some appleberry puree in the freezer for arty, because it’s a great addition to a lot of meals. for example, our standard go-to breakfast is generally to defrost a few cubes of it, then add a tablespoon of unsweetened natural yoghurt, and a few tablespoons of rice cereal. he scoffs it every time.this is what i normally do:

appleberry puree

ingredients3 large apples, peeled and chopped3/4 cup blueberries2 or three tablespoons of water

method

place all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook, covered, over low heat until tender

puree and pour into ice trays

store in freezer for up to three months (ours never lasts this long because it gets eaten up!)

it’s best to use a sweet apple like pink lady or fuji, because tarter ones such as granny smiths can be a bit too sour for little ones.

i’ve varied this recipe by using raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries. the strawberries are sweeter, so they’re a good option if you have a sourer apple.

i sometimes add a banana (uncooked) at the pureeing stage, and this makes it even more nutritious and substantial.

it’s nice to use a combination of pears and apples too, just to mix things up a little.

fresh berries can be very expensive, so it’s perfectly legitimate to use frozen ones. they’re generally much cheaper, but still good quality.